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1998 Yamaha YZF R1 1.0L Petrol · R247 CVX

R247 CVX

1998 Yamaha YZF R1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 22,733 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2017. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
YAMAHA YZF R1
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Jun 2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
22,733 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Jun 2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
998cc

R247 CVX Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2016
  • 22,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R247 CVX Mileage History

  1. 13/07/200619,990 mi
  2. 11/07/200720,832 mi+842 mi
  3. 14/07/200821,018 mi+186 mi
  4. 03/08/2009211,458 mi+190,440 mi
  5. 02/08/201021,609 mi-189,849 mi
  6. 02/08/201021,609 mi
  7. 03/08/201121,636 mi+27 mi
  8. 25/07/201221,699 mi+63 mi
  9. 25/07/201221,699 mi
  10. 29/07/201322,481 mi+782 mi
  11. 09/07/201422,719 mi+238 mi
  12. 13/07/201522,727 mi+8 mi
  13. 13/07/201522,727 mi
  14. 29/06/201622,733 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 275 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R247 CVX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 01:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 (R247 CVX) between July 2006 and June 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY